Originally Posted by SkylaneRG

I think women with equal motivation and work ethic make equal pilots. I unfortunately know too many women that pilots just to say they're pilots and then scream disadvantaged from the rooftops if they're not hired, when they're not the best person for the job.

I think we can all agree that the best pilots should be flying without regard to race or gender. To get the best available candidates we need more candidates.. Start young by going to elementary and middle schools. Do high school career days. Introduce women to successful women in this career and others, but don't blindly make a 50% metric. 50% of aspiring pilots are not female and that is okay. I bet 50% of aspiring cosmetologist are not men and that's fine too. Help those that want in this career and are willing and able to make the sacririfces required. That goes for everyone, not just women and minorities. I will say, women have a much larger opportunity for scholarships and financial assistance, so I don't see that as the issue to entry compared to male counterparts.

These are my thoughts based on my career and experience in aviation. I'm glad I have this career and I'm actually really glad I know I earned this job and my gender didn't play a factor in checking some box.

Don't lower the standards. Keep the best people up front. Period.

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